SLD Systems Engineer Iii, Engines Integration - Lunar Permanence

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Lunar Permanence: This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As a Systems Engineer on the Lunar Permanence Program Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team, you will be responsible for the integration and technical oversight of crucial propulsion hardware, including the BE-7, BHEX, and BT-1.1 engines, across multiple lunar landers. Your role encompasses shaping technical content, managing propulsion systems' performance parameters, ensuring issue resolution, and coordinating with cross-functional teams and NASA to ensure seamless compliance with design and construction standards. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful development of the lunar transportation system and the certification of the Human-class Delivery Lander, enabling humanity's sustained presence on the Moon.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure BE-7, BHEX and BT-1.1 hardware and related common components are integrated across Transporter, Crew and Cargo Landers.

• Define technical content for SOW for BE-7, BHEX and BT-1.1

• Run BE-7, BHEX and BT-1.1 integration meeting.

• Ensure progress is being made on all top issues, drive them to closure as soon as possible.

• Ensure Engines top issues reflected on Program top issues.

• Ensure Engines risks included in program risks and being managed.

• Create and elevate decisions to SLD board.

• Manage Engines Technical Performance Parameters (TPMs).

• Manage SLD performance requirements, provide to engines in Requirements Definition.

• Evaluate Engines analyses against requirements.

• Evaluate Engines designs against requirements.

• Work with RVC team to sign off on Engines V&V approach.

• Manage engine need/delivery dates, work with PPC to maintain and optimize the IMS.

• Manage relationship with NASA Insight team -ensure timely answers to questions and provide visibility into integration activities.

• Coordinate with RVC team and NASA to ensure design and construction standards are satisfied.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering or another technical field.

• 5+ years of experience in the integration of complex hardware components across multiple space vehicles and platforms, particularly in propulsion systems.

• Strong leadership and facilitation capabilities to lead integration meetings, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration and progress tracking to drive timely issue resolution and closure.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

• Comprehensive knowledge and proactive management of technical performance parameters and risks associated with advanced propulsion systems, alongside the ability to elevate critical decisions to program leadership for strategic alignment and resolution.

• In-depth understanding of conducting thorough evaluations of engine system analyses and designs against stringent program requirements, essential for ensuring compliance and reliability in complex aerospace systems.

• Proven track record of managing schedules, delivery dates, collaboration with relevant program control functions, and ensuring clarity in integration activities, especially in maintaining relationships and ensuring timely communication with external partners such as NASA.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure compliance with rigorous design and construction standards, essential for securing quality and consistency in critical aerospace components.

• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defining the technical content for Statements of Work (SOWs) related to advanced engines, reflecting expertise in articulating detailed project requirements and deliverables.

• Experience with in-space combustion devices, specifically cryogenic and gaseous hydrogen/oxygen systems.

• Experience analyzing propulsion system delta impacts at a program level, specifically assessing impacts to vehicle and subsystem Key Performance Parameters (KPMs)

• Proven ability to advance trade studies and critical decision across multiple companies.

• Advanced capability in using and setting up systems engineering tools such as Jama or Cameo

• Experience with the Blue Origin SLD Program, either MK1 or MK2.

• Experience working on a verification program for a complex spaceflight or aviation system.

• Experience with requirements and V&V tracking tools, preferably using JAMA.

• Experience with NASA design and certifications standards for human spaceflight.

• Experience with NASA certification of flight readiness process for a new system.

• Experience with NASA lunar, deep space, or planetary missions.

• Experience working on large complex programs with multiple partners.

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $110,055-$154,077

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $120,060-$168,084

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $120,060-$168,084

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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